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Staff Writer
Lifting tongs
Despite being one of the oldest material handling products, there is more to tongs than many people realise says Darrin Noe, director of sales, The Caldwell Group.
Talurit orders wire rope hoist from Street Cranexpress
Talurit invests in a new wire rope hoist from Street Cranexpress, upgrading its lifting equipment to meet increased global demand as well as boosting its operational output and safety standards.
AAPA favors RISEE Act for port infrastructure
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has endorsed the Reinvesting In Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems (RISEE) Act, legislation spearheaded by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). This proposed law aims to allocate a portion of the federal revenue generated from offshore leasing activities to state governments. The funds would be pivotal in enhancing port infrastructure, expediting project timelines, and bolstering domestic supply chains.
Platreef show-stealer
High-capacity overhead cranes often make headline news because of their impressive size and technical complexity. Their smaller and simpler cousins – workhorses of the factory and general engineering workshop – should not be overlooked, says Marc Kleiner, MD, Condra.
Elevating indoor crane & hoist operations with advanced cable management systems
Exploring how modular cable carriers made from engineered plastics support automation efforts while withstanding harsh operating conditions in crane applications. By Rob Mammone and Dan Thompson, product managers, igus, based in Rhode Island.
The NCCCO Foundation launches new website
The NCCCO Foundation has launched a website, MyCraneCareer.org, an interactive, online resource for prospective professionals and employers in the crane industry.
Condra partners with Special Steels
Special Steels, a national supplier of certified steel round bar, hollow bar and plate to South Africa’s engineering, mining and manufacturing sectors, is moving.
RHC lifting delivers four 30m span cranes to Bristol port
RHC Lifting has designed, manufactured, installed, and commissioned four 30m span overhead double gantry cranes to The Bristol Port Company, its largest and heaviest cranes to date.
Sponsored Eilon Engineering and CTS, Inc. Announce Strategic Partnership for North American Sales Support, Engineering, and Technical Services
Eilon Engineering, for the last 48 years, a leading provider of specialized scale and measuring equipment and a developer and manufacturer of Ron Crane Scales™ dynamometers and load cells – all innovative, state-of-the-art products incorporating the latest technologies.
LGH Europe invests €650k in air chain hoists from J.D. Neuhaus
LGH hoisting and lifting equipment has announced a significant investment in 22 high-capacity air chain hoists from J.D. Neuhaus, a long-standing supply partner. The company currently has the largest fleet of air chain hoists to rent in Europe.